Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Professional Development
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Salley Nash

Zebulon

Summary

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with extensive expertise in cardiovascular surgery, specializing in diagnostic evaluation, individualized care planning, and mechanical circulatory support. Proven ability to manage acute situations and proficient in performing invasive procedures, including central line and arterial line placements. Dedicated team player focused on enhancing patient outcomes in high-pressure environments through collaborative care and evidence-based practices. Committed to continuous professional development and staying current with advancements in the field to deliver the highest standard of care.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

East Carolina Medical Center
09.2023 - Current

Cardiovascular Surgery Intensive Care Unit

  • Evaluate diagnostic tests to determine patient conditions and treatment needs.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized care plans.
  • Provide timely interventions during acute and emergency situations.
  • Perform invasive procedures, including central line and arterial line placements, with precision and care.
  • Precept new practitioners and guide them in best practices for acute care.

Travel Registered Nurse

WakeMed Health
08.2021 - 08.2023

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

  • Supported advanced care for critically ill patients.
  • Adapted quickly to new environments and protocols across facilities.

Registered Nurse

UNC Healthcare
09.2018 - 07.2021

Cardiovascular – Thoracic Intensive Care Unit

  • Monitored and maintained mechanical circulatory devices and post-surgical recovery processes.
  • Acted as charge RN and preceptor.

Registered Nurse

WakeMed Health
01.2018 - 01.2019

Medical Intensive Care Unit

  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.

Travel Registered Nurse

Harborview Medical Center
09.2017 - 12.2017

Intensive Care Unit Float Pool

  • Displayed flexibility in floating to all intensive care units (MICU, STICU, NSICU, BICU, CICU).
  • Showed experience with hemodynamic monitoring, respiratory support, and managing complex medical conditions.

Travel Registered Nurse

Greenville Memorial Hospital
02.2017 - 08.2017

Neuro-Trauma Intensive Care Unit

  • Provided comprehensive, specialized care to critically ill patients suffering from neurological and traumatic injuries.
  • Acted as charge nurse and code responder.

Registered Nurse

Palmetto Health Richland
07.2015 - 02.2017

Medical Intensive Care Unit

  • Delivered quality patient care to those suffering from a multitude of illnesses in the medical intensive care unit.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology

Duke University
Durham, NC
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC
08.2016

Associate of Science - Nursing

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SC
05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
05.2008

Skills

  • Procedure execution
  • Mechanical Circulatory Support
  • Diagnostic interpretation
  • Advanced cardiac life support/Cardiac Advanced Life Support
  • Acute care expertise
  • Treatment Planning
  • Prescribing medications
  • Differential diagnosis

Certification

  • Nurse Practitioner NC License #: 5018424
  • Registered Nurse NC License #: 327191
  • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) 2017 - Present
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2015 - Present
  • Cardiac Advanced Life Support (CALS) 2023 – Present

Professional Development

  • SCCM FCCS Instructor
  • Constructed New Hire APP Orientation Binder
  • Developed and led drip titrations/case scenarios class to new grad RNs
  • AHEC Cardiac Ultrasound Course

Timeline

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

East Carolina Medical Center
09.2023 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse

WakeMed Health
08.2021 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse

UNC Healthcare
09.2018 - 07.2021

Registered Nurse

WakeMed Health
01.2018 - 01.2019

Travel Registered Nurse

Harborview Medical Center
09.2017 - 12.2017

Travel Registered Nurse

Greenville Memorial Hospital
02.2017 - 08.2017

Registered Nurse

Palmetto Health Richland
07.2015 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of South Carolina Upstate

Associate of Science - Nursing

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management

University of South Carolina

Master of Science - Nursing, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology

Duke University